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Sheldon Ripken Vineyard Graciano (Lodi)

Sheldon

Lodi · Central Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Graciano
Country
United States
Region
Lodi · Central Valley
Appellation
Lodi
Alcohol
12%
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast lamb · game meat · chorizo · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 200994 pts

    This might be one of the most interesting wines being made in California right now, a tiny production, 12%-alcohol Graciano, a grape native to Rioja and barely found in California. The wine is bright and very European, full of white pepper, cranberry and leather notes, high in a…